The Brooklyn Nets were on the receiving end of a tragic loss, forced upon them by a highly confident Atlanta Hawks this past Saturday, April 2, 2022. Taking place at the State Farm Arena in the center of Atlanta, Georgia, the Hawks sent their opponents back home to New York with a devastating 122-115 loss. With this specific victory, star point guard Trae Young and his team officially propelled themselves to withhold a strong five-game win streak against the Golden State Warriors, Indian Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and now the Brooklyn Nets; Atlanta currently sits at the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Young put up the most impressive performance throughout the night with his much-needed 36 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists throughout a hard-fought 35 minutes of action. Forwards De’Andre Hunter and Danilo Gallinari also made their presence known on the court, combining for a confident total of 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 assists, while each averaging approximately 26 minutes of game time. The Atlanta Hawks now hold a new and improved 41-37 record as they proceed into the remainder of the 2021-2022 NBA season.
Taking a look at Brooklyn’s side of the match, the Nets have been transparently struggling to find a rhythm ever since their previous overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks this past Thursday night. Even with their star forward, Kevin Durant, putting up an iconic 55-point, 7-rebound and 3-assist game, his efforts were still no match for the intense drive behind the Hawks. Kyrie Irving also put the team on his shoulders by providing his necessary 31 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists within his 44 minutes on the floor. The Brooklyn Nets now must turn their attention to their next competitors as they are set to face off against the Houston Rockets this upcoming Tuesday, April, 5.